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EPISODE · Oct 27, 2025 · 40 MIN

Henry VIII: The Killer King of the Tower of London

from Killers, Cults and Queens

👑 Power, paranoia, and a whole lot of beheadings...In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to Tudor England to uncover the dark reign of Henry VIII — the king who ruled with charm, fear, and a sharpened axe.From his six doomed wives to the Tower of London, which he used as his personal torture chamber, we’re diving into the bloody truth behind England’s most infamous monarch. Discover the shocking stories of betrayal, execution, and obsession that shaped the Tudor dynasty — and meet Alice Tankerville, the first woman to escape the Tower of London in a daring act of defiance.Expect gossip, gore, and gallows humour as we delve into the world of all things Tudor Terror! 👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce🎙️ New episodes weekly — subscribe for more dark and campy dives into true crime, pop culture, and scandal.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:The Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000✨ Keywords: true crime, dark history, Tudor history, Henry VIII, Tower of London, royal scandal, British history, historical crime, morbid history, Drag Race UK, Cheryl Hole, Nikki Druce, macabre stories, gothic storytelling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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